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Utilities
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Brown Recycling Ltd

Brown Recycling celebrate the wins, no matter the size, from service awards to certified awards, the organisation recognises accomplishments. It also invites outside engagement in forms of communication and team bonding days, taking interest in forming personal connections and embracing everyone’s individuality.
Brown Recycling supports the employees growth and development within the business. With support from its HSE and HR departments to external training, the organisation recognises potential and encourages growth however it can.
The management team at Brown Recycling demonstrate healthy behaviours and habits, encouraging employees to do the same. By normalising conversations that may seem daunting to some, they support employees to seek help wherever maybe needed, with the additional benefit of its health platform, access to help is manageable in a variety of different ways.
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Food & Drink
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The Flava People

To foster team energy and unity, the organisation hosts quarterly strategy sessions, providing a platform for collective brainstorming and goal alignment. Additionally, it organises communal cooking events and celebrations, creating opportunities for bonding and relaxation outside of work tasks.
The leadership team fosters organisational clarity through several key practices. They prioritise open and transparent communication, ensuring that all employees are kept informed about company goals, changes, and progress. This is achieved through regular meetings where updates and expectations are clearly communicated. Additionally, directors conduct quarterly strategy sessions to review and refine the company direction.
The organisation works closely with The Message Trust/Community Grocer and have sent staff out on volunteer days to take part in gardening in the community and packing in a grocer's warehouse. The Flava People also donates some of its products and a proportion of its sales to the same charity.
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Recruitment
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In Technology Group

ITG's core value, 'We're only as good as our team,' is deeply ingrained in the company culture. The collaborative atmosphere encourages teamwork and mutual support, promoting a sense of belonging among employees.
ITG offers a comprehensive framework for development, including structured training programmes, regular appraisals, and financial support. The clarity provided by the Appraisal Guide and Commission Structure empowers employees to take charge of their career growth.
ITG’s Senior Management sets the benchmark for excellence, leading by example and embodying the company's values. Their commitment to fostering a sense of unity and purpose inspires employees to uphold the company's values and contribute to its success.
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Financial Services
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Scottish Friendly

For Wellbeing Week in 2023 and this year, Scottish Friendly had a comprehensive diary of fun and practical activities including board and console games during lunch as well as more focused health sessions including massages, flu vaccinations and workshops on managing stress.
Scottish Friendly facilitates fun sessions when launching new initiatives or systems to enable colleagues to interact while providing breakfasts and snacks in the canteen areas where everyone can congregate. Its CS department has held fun challenges (such as Mario Kart competitions) and held competitions linked to sporting events.
The organisation seeks to reward colleagues through peer recognition, offering £50 per month to the winner. It is currently implementing a new recognition scheme whereby three winners will each get one days additional annual leave, plus £100 credit into their recognition pot which they can spend on vouchers, experiences, gifts or charity donations.
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Insurance
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ActiveQuote

ActiveQuote’s Wellbeing Champions team consists of mental health first-aid trained staff members who are available to chat and support staff at any time. The organisation also has a comprehensive PMI policy which is medical history disregarded and includes mental health cover, and a digital health service provider where people can talk to doctors online.
Each team conducts regular team trips out which include meals and drinks. The organisation also holds a happy hour the second Friday of every month at the end of the for the day for employees to wind down from work. Departments have regular team quizzes at the end of the day on a Friday.
The organisation uses its entry-level role as a type of ‘academy’ where it trains, mentors, and develops its ‘early careers’ talent into future leaders and internally recruit them into other roles. ActiveQuote invest in qualifications for employees too such as Cert CII, CIPD, and DevOps qualifications.
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Charity's
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Connection Support

Connection Support brings its teams together through monthly office social lunches, value workshops led by the CEO, its Annual Awards Ceremony, and by attending and supporting community events such as Pride, and participating in fun fundraising challenges like running and climbing.
Connection Support created a working group to focus on: Completing a suite of core competencies for all staff; Improving induction training; Improving overall training and development of staff; and Implementing development opportunities from the survey feedback sessions in 2023.
Managers at Connection Support have the opportunity to gain a Leadership & Management qualification through the Institute in Leadership & Management (ILM). Managers are currently working toward Level 3 and upon completion will achieve an Apprenticeship in Team Leading and an ILM Level 3 Diploma in Management.
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Technology
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IP Integration

IP Integration has 'Wellness Days', where if an individual is overwhelmed, stressed, burnt out or struggling, their manager can give them a day, or more if required, to recoup, without it affecting annual leave allowance or being noted as sick leave. Additionally, the organisation has an Employee Assistance Programme for those that need professional support.
IP Integration Social club is run by volunteers across the business who plan multiple events throughout the year. They arrange frequent social events such as rounders, axe throwing, and shuffle boarding. It also hosts a family day every year with activities like BBQs, petting zoos, ice cream van’s, magic shows, bowling and adventure golf.
IP Integration's Performance Enablement process enables top performers to be recognised as 'Exceptional' people. During Company Kick-Off events, held at the beginning of its financial year, it present these exceptional individuals to the rest of the organisation and give them a £750 voucher for going above and beyond.
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Leisure & Hospitality
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Wyboston Lakes Resort

The resort prides itself on fostering a strong sense of belonging within its teams. This is echoed in its motto 'You Belong at Wyboston', and is reinforced through daily meetings and events that celebrate team success and embed company values.
At Wyboston Lakes Resort, trust and openness are encouraged. The company promotes 'vulnerability-based trust', enabling employees to voice their thoughts and ideas without fear of negative repercussions. This supportive culture is further reinforced by the CEO, who personally highlights instances of open communication.
The leadership team at Wyboston Lakes Resort maintains strong lines of communication with all team members. They host bi-annual All Team Meetings to keep everyone updated on the long-term business plan, current trading, and future projects, demonstrating their commitment to transparency and engagement.
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Marketing & Media Agencies
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Waste Creative

Wellness app, Help@Hand provides the team with free access to therapists, wellbeing resources, an Employee Assitance Programme and more. Waste Creative also produces a Burn out Monitor report to identify the top 10 employees at risk of burnout. HR contacts line managers to ensure they're checking in on those who are close to burn out.
Waste Creative organises monthly cross department socials such as dinner, bowling, and exhibition visits. It has held gaming tournaments in the office, has a fantasy football league, as well as a Waste 5 a side football team. It also celebrates individuals’ personal achievements and has thrown a baby shower/pizza party for someone on the team.
Employees promoted into a line management role are taken through a Management Onboarding session with HR. This covers, expectations, responsibilities, guidance, advice, and resources to help them in their new role. Furthermore, the organisation provides external management training and workshops, and access to manager development resources such as Agency Hackers and The Optimism Library.
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Business Services
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T(n)S Catering Management

T(n)S Catering Management encourages teams to get together and participate in activities, including rugby, archery, and off-site lunches. It has also organised for staff to go on food safaris to try amazing food, ignite ideas, and meet colleagues they would usually talk to on the phone due to working in different parts of the country.
The organisation supports employee growth by looking to promote from within. One example of this is an employee who started with as an Operations Support Manager, and was subsequently promoted to Operations Director Designate following on from their promotion to Operations Manager eight years ago.
T(n)S Catering Management offers an internal management development programme which covers a range of topics, including Financial Performance, Service Standards & Quality, Resource Utilisation, Compliance with all Current Applicable Legislation, Business Retention, Business Development, Menu and Concept Development, Staff Training & Development, and Supporting site KPI Management.
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